Hunters for Hire: Books 1 - 3

by Jonathan Yanez

What's my story? Oh, you know how it goes. A classic retelling of guy down on his luck just trying to make ends meet. Until a whole new world is opened to me. You see, monsters are real and the bounties on these monsters pay really, really well.

But If I'm going to go toe to toe with what goes bump in the night I'll also need some help. It turns out loyalty makes you related not blood and I'm surrounded by family. From a senile old watcher of a supernatural court to monster-slaying bounty hunter, they'll show me the ropes.

And I better learn fast because my love life is as complicated as my nemesis. A one Victoria Frankenstein won't give me a chance until I can earn her trust and there's a fallen angel on the loose hell-bent on opening a portal to the other side.

This box set includes:
Book 1 Hunters for Hire
Booke 2 Town Lore
Book 3 All Valley Tournament

Genres: Fantasy

925 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 12, 2024

About the author

International bestselling author, check.

USA Today bestselling author, check.

Writing wild tales since 2012, check, check.

I'm Jonathan, a husband, father, and writer. I write because that's what I was born to do and I love doing it. Because of the support from awesome people like you, I get to do it full-time.

Connecting with fellow lovers of the written word is important to me so please join the Pack via my website at www.jonathan-yanez.com where you can grab an exclusive story or hang out with us at www.facebook.com/groups/jonathansread...

Hope you decide to stay in touch,

Jonathan

Reviews

[Dan Haller · Rating 5 out of 5]

DEFINITELY A DIFFERENT VIEW. AN HUMBLE HERO WHO GROWS INTO WHAT HIS WORLD NEEDS.

Yanez has created the kind of hero we wished for when we were very young and selflessness was what was what all parents displayed. Its an entertaining fantasy that's great reading. (It may take some late nights, but you can live without the poor quality TV scripting. Most of the "sup's" are familiar, though Baba Yega I learned from John Wick.
The first three books are a great romp through a magic world.

[Charlotte Cumming · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good time

Well developed story with appealing characters and a hero that you cannot help but root for. I've read the first three books and will continue be with the rest.... I want to see what happens. Highly recommend these books for all who enjoy urban fantasy or just a good time. Well done Mr Yanez.

[Mary MacKintosh · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cannot do it. I read as far as the end of Book 2 and quit. I should have stopped at the close of Book 1. The main character, Johnnie, is a struggling Hollywood model. His roommate is more successful, and also dates a lot. Johnnie’s girlfriend dumps him on Valentine’s Day. And then there are vampires, and what seems to be a witch, and a big dog no it’s a hellhound. And a chimera. I am ok with supernatural, but don’t keep layering it up on me. Let me get used to the living dead and the maybe witch before adding more and more strange. But Book 2 added in more, and all from different kinds of folktales and fantasies. The nice vampire almost completely vanishes in the second book, but there’s a gangsta pixie, a female Frankenstein, a cowboy ghost, fallen angels, a married archangel, and an army of skeletons. I am too old; thirty years or so ago I would have held on. It just isn’t for me.

[Phyllis Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining

I loved these first three books and am excited about the next three. The series has a great cast of characters with John Hunter at the center. Even though the story has many battle scenes and all kinds of mythical creatures, it is still somewhat funny and lighthearted. The stories kept calling me back to them and I've barely turned the tv on during the last few days.

[Ted · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun read, but it needs an edit.

I enjoyed the first three books, but they need a pass through edit to fix some things. The errors are just enough to pull you out of the story. The humor is great, and Jonathan spins a pretty good yarn. Characters are likable and easy to relate to. Just a little work on syntax and the edits to polish it up would make a world of difference. Definitely plan on reading more of the series. Good work.

[Cheree Buskey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very entertaining

It was a little bit of a slow start but the humor and new twists kept me intrigued in the first book but book 2 and book 3 were so good. I love action fantasy with humor. AJ Aalto was the first author to capture fantasy, action and humor years ago and got me to love reading again. I believe I have found another. So Glad I got the series with the first 3 books . ‘Send me!’ to the next book in this series.I can’t wait to read to see what happens.

[Kathleen Weller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well paced an engaging

I generally don’t care for things that involve angels and demons as there is too much room to offend. Through the first 3 books, which as I read as a bundle, the author has kept from crossing any major lines. The additional supernatural elements are well done if a bit stretched here and there by adding familiar characters of lore. All in all, a pleasant experience.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series!

I am really enjoying reading / listening to this series! The characters are very well written, the storylines are excellent with plot twists you don't always see coming, and quite a bit of humor amongst the story. I'm really enjoying the series. I have been listening to it on Audible and reading it on my Kindle. I think the voice actor is doing an amazing job with the different characters. Overall, I'm excited for the next book!

[BlueFalkon95 · Rating 5 out of 5]

hunted

Hunters for Hire Books 1-3 An urban fantasy series box set was extremely hard to put down. Full of interesting characters and stories of their backgrounds some are easy enough and others tight lipped and secret held tight. Rather intricate relationships occurring, The story is like riding a roller coaster with dips, rolls and turns which leaves a reader wondering what just happened

[Sarah A · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was very hopeful about enjoying these books and they are generally good stories.
I had to mark it down as it just didn’t work for me, there were too many jumps, not enough good characters that I could see as people, bit slow in places especially the first book.
I think it’s a gentle beach read version of the story when I wanted more action and strong characters.

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this - John is a character very easy to relate to - he thinks like we probably would, he’s kind , and funny as hell. It’s one of those series you start reading, get sucked in, and don’t get much else done because you can’t put that book down. Seriously guys, it’s well worth reading.

[Benita M. Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

good read

Great storyline of supernatural proportion. It keeps me reading when I should be doing housework. Just enough description of the fights to keep me reading and laughing out loud at times, but not hurling my cookies. surprise end of a beginning.

[jeanie c. riley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good against Evil! Monsters exist! Humanity lives in innocence!

Great characters and plots for those who love monsters and those who contain them! Of course humanity must be kept ignorant! Enjoyed this box set! I bet you will!

[Tess A. Redel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hunter For Hire

I really enjoy this series. Great character development sprinkled with enough humor and drama to balance each other perfectly. A must read for all urban fantasy fans!

[Wendy Schindler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Highly Entertaining

The stories start out pretty light and definitely fast paced. The characters are interesting and kinda fun, filling in more and more as we progress.
Lots of literary and pop culture names and references dropped in new and unusual ways.

[Rebekah Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn’t stop reading!

I am loving this series so much! Some of the characters are a bit too on the nose, but other than that the world, creatures, and storyline have me hooked! Can’t wait to start the next book!

[Rodney Madden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good story!

There are a lot of mixed elements in here, from figures out of mythology and legends to monsters from an older novel. Somehow, the author stirred all of this together until it made sense.

[Mrs Lynsey Lloyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth a read

Loved these books quite a turn pager. One man going from nothing to something special and more. Great characters throughout and well written although a few typos can be found

[Eleanor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read. I loved all the characters and their interactions with each other. I read the first three books with Kindle unlimited, and now I will have to purchase the rest, which for me having Kindle unlimited is very rare.

[Terry Watkins · Rating 3 out of 5]

disappointing

A lot of potential here. I finished it hoping to see that fulfilled but, sadly, no. Characters are flat and undeveloped. The promised humor never gelled. The plot was all over the place.

[A Voracious Reader (a.k.a. Carol)]

Purchased audiobook at Chirp - different cover
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March 13, 2024
Narrator: Steven Barnett
Archimedes Books
26 hrs 4 mins

[Melvena Asa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hunters for hire 1-3

Absolutely Fantastic. I am new to this author but this was a awesome ride . can not wait to read book four.

[Sheryl Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

So happy to have found this series! Go, Jonny, Go! Can’t wait to start the next book in the series!

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

I really enjoyed this read. It was well written and the storyline is well thought out and executed. I can't wait to see where this leads.

[Emeryl Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a rollicking good time! Love the male model turned superhero. A reluctant, confused, and pretty unsure of himself superhero, but saves the day. And the Hellhound? Good boy!!

[Maryelle Toranto · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun series

I saw any ad for this on Facebook. I clicked the link and I borrowed it from Kindle. I'm enjoying it. It's fun! Funny! Johnny is cute. I can't wait to finish the series

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where have I been

Never heard of author before to my chagrin. Got all six books and I love them.
Entertaining as all get out.

[Vicki · Rating 2 out of 5]

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